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N753 SJS

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,635 mi
Last recorded172,635 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN753 SJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 172,635 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 157,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 157,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 148,749 miles

advise o/side front steering rack gaiter repair advise slight play o/side fronr hub advise outer sills covered with body skirts

Pass 27 Nov 2008 145,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 134,236 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 134,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 134,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 134,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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N753 SJS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N753 SJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N753 SJS registered?

N753 SJS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N753 SJS safe to buy?

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